Needing your home measured? Let us help.Our certified appraisers will provide you with an accurate measurement of your home's dimensions to establish a fair value when buying or selling a home, cut property taxes due to inaccurate estimates, or market to potential buyers when selling real estate. Order a measurement service from Petrillo Group LTD Get a quote todayWhat is a measurement or floorplan service?A measurement service is just what it sounds like: Based on your needs, an appraiser will measure your home's dimensions and square footage, then draw a basic or highly detailed floorplan. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a document that can be used to prove the precise Gross Living Area (GLA), the total livable area, of your home. These services are useful and sometimes essential when disputing property taxes or selling a property. How does a measurement service work?During a measurement service, an appraiser measures your home with a measuring tool — either a tape or laser measuring device. As they tour the house, they make note of the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, hallways, and pantries. They might sketch the property. Then, the appraiser writes up a report and detailed floorplan showing the total square footage of the home and the overall layout. The resulting report is a document that can be used to prove certain details about your property — like the Gross Living Area (GLA) — on tax documents, property listings, and more. When is a measurement or floorplan service necessary?Property taxesTax records frequently reflect incorrect square footage because the values can come from various sources, and occasionally go unproven — meaning you may be taxed for more space than you own! Unless a certified appraiser has performed a recent appraisal or measurement service on your property (after any remodeling that might have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a measurement service before challenging what you're taxed. An appraiser verifies an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes reflect the actual square footage — and you can stop paying more than your house is worth. Putting a property up for saleA home floorplan service can ensure that you're paid fair market value for your house. Living space is one of the most important elements potential buyers consider when purchasing a house — but since these values are frequently approximated rather than accurately measured, your home listing may reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. An inaccurate GLA not only reduces the potential selling price for your property, but possibly even the number of interested buyers. The only reliable method of using a definitive GLA when listing your property is to refer to a previous appraisal or measurement service completed by an appraiser (after any remodeling that might have affected square footage). For real estate professionalsTo make certain that your client's home closes at a price that properly reflects market value, we advise seeking a floorplan service for the property. Your clients, and potential buyers, will be grateful for your scrupulousness, and you can rest assured knowing the GLA on your client's listing is a true representation of their home. A measurement can also be an excellent marketing tool for attracting potential buyers since they can review the layout and attributes of the house before and after a showing. Contact Petrillo Group LTD today to learn more about our floorplan services. |